In IAS Book 4, the partition of the lands and other property of Edward Watts, Lavinia is listed among the enslaved individuals that were bequeathed to Mrs. Carr. A value of $1000.00 was placed on Lavinia.
In the IAS Book 4, an entry under Charles E. Oliver, guardian of Ann Rosaltha, states, " To hire of girl Lavinia to Mrs. Tolly" with a value of $18.00.
Wesley Preston was charged with a felony in the Justices Certificate of Commitment for violently raping a free girl named Lydia Steptoe on September 7, 1867. His trial was deferred to the next term, and he was remanded to jail. Robert Finch, Josiah Rayford, Caesar Steptoe, and Laura Steptoe were all to testify against him.